Simple Guide for Sonological Evaluation of Appendicitis

Abstract:

Appendicitis is one
of the commonest causes of emergency department visits. Though it is a common
pathology and has classical clinical features, yet it often presents
atypically. In such cases, the diagnosis is a dilemma especially as there are
many close mimics and these are the cases where imaging helps and ultrasound often
is the first to be undertaken. However ultrasound is largely operator dependent
and frequently provides false negative result. These may be overcome to a large
extent by following a systematic methodology of looking for the pathology.
Based on a review of the articles a basic picture especially for beginners is
presented here.